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Sugar Substitutes: Natural vs. Artificial Sweeteners

Sugar Substitutes: Natural vs. Artificial Sweet...

You’re trying to eat healthy, we know that. And, on your quest to clean up your diet, you’ve likely made an effort to limit the amount of added sugar you...

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Sugar Substitutes: Natural vs. Artificial Sweet...

50 Different Ways to Take Your Whey

50 Different Ways to Take Your Whey

You might be surprised to hear this but there are tons of things that you can do with that fantastic grass-fed whey protein – Gnarly Whey – you just picked...

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50 Different Ways to Take Your Whey

Which Whey Protein Is Best?

Which Whey Protein Is Best?

You’ve likely heard that whey protein is incredibly good for you – regardless of your exact fitness goals. Want to lose weight? Whey protein can help with that. Want to...

all-natural protein 5 min read

Which Whey Protein Is Best?

7 Reasons Why Natural Supplements Are Better

7 Reasons Why Natural Supplements Are Better

Let’s just put this out there: Supplements have a ton of junk in them. A huge variety of artificial additives get tossed into pre-workouts, protein powders and meal replaces for...

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7 Reasons Why Natural Supplements Are Better

5 Tips for Baking with Protein Powder

5 Tips for Baking with Protein Powder

Typically, organic protein powders and vegan protein powders have one use: shakes. And, most of the time, these “shakes” are a pretty basic one-ingredient affair. Of course, this is totally...

Staying Healthy During the Holiday’s

Staying Healthy During the Holiday’s

Did you know that on average Americans gain 5 pounds every holiday season? Yeah. And…they usually don’t lose it during the year so each year the weight just keeps adding...

10 Foods That Will Ruin Your Workout

10 Foods That Will Ruin Your Workout

If you’ve been involved in the health and fitness world for any length of time, you likely know that your diet has a huge impact on your progress. And so,...

5 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Organic Whey Protein

5 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Organic Whey ...

It’s interesting how some people react negatively to any and all “supplements.” Even when it’s something totally natural and relatively commonplace, the very fact that it is now powered (or...

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5 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Organic Whey ...

5 Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget

5 Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget

Very often, it seems like you have to be willing to hand over absurd amounts of money in order to eat healthy. The truth, though, is often just the opposite....

5 Tips for Making a Healthy Smoothie

5 Tips for Making a Healthy Smoothie

Loaded with fruits, vegetables and all manner of healthy-looking foods, smoothies just seem like the perfect option for a fast, convenient meal. The problem is that store-bought smoothies can be...

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5 Tips for Making a Healthy Smoothie

Gnarly Vanilla Cinnamon Snickerdoodles

Gnarly Vanilla Cinnamon Snickerdoodles

Delicious fluffy vanilla, cinnamon clouds of goodness. That’s what it is like to eat these snickerdoodles made with our Gnarly Whey Vicious Vanilla. Make a warm batch for yourself and...

Chunky Monkey with Gnarly Vegan Chiseled Chocolate

Chunky Monkey with Gnarly Vegan Chiseled Chocolate

Creamy and Delicious Chunky Monkey with Gnarly Vegan Chiseled Chocolate! Perfect for all you Vegans out there looking for a protein-packed and filling treat! Blend it up and enjoy! Ingredients:...

Healthy Protein Packed Chocolate Ice Cream!

Healthy Protein Packed Chocolate Ice Cream!

Imagine the best chocolate, soft-serve ice cream you have ever had. Maybe you just got done with a workout, it’s hot outside, and you are ready to refuel with something...

3 Ways to Avoid Overeating on the 4th of July

3 Ways to Avoid Overeating on the 4th of July

Here, in the U.S., July 4th – Independence Day – is rapidly approaching. Along with the time off and fireworks displays, this particular national holiday is typically characterized by another...

The 5 Healthiest Beverages (Besides Plain Water)

The 5 Healthiest Beverages (Besides Plain Water)

Beverage choices are often overlooked when people start trying to clean up their diets. Which is a shame because this could have a powerful negative impact on your health. According...

6 Tips On How To Survive The Holidays On The Paleo Diet

6 Tips On How To Survive The Holidays On The Pa...

When some people think of going on the Paleo diet during the holidays, they undoubtedly wonder—Will I be sad staring at the stuffing and candied yams while I eat plain...

Paleo Salt & Vinegar Cabbage Recipe

Paleo Salt & Vinegar Cabbage Recipe

This recipe for Paleo Salt & Vinegar Cabbage is simple and delicious. It’s a great way to indulge your salt craving while keeping your diet clean. Paleo Salt & Vinegar...

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Paleo Salt & Vinegar Cabbage Recipe

Gnarly  Protein Popsicles: Coconut Mango & Chocolate

Gnarly Protein Popsicles: Coconut Mango & ...

Skip the ice cream this summer, and reach for these amazing Gnarly Protein Popsicles, they contain natural ingredients and they are easy to make. Coconut Mango Protein Popsicles Ingredients -33...

Paleo Mexi-Meatballs

Paleo Mexi-Meatballs

Paleo Mexi-Meatballs are awesome plain, and even better dressed up with some fresh guacamole and cauliflower rice. Paleo Mexi-Meatballs 1 pound grass fed beef 1/4 cup onion finely chopped (like...

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Paleo Mexi-Meatballs

Porn Cakes: Pancakes to Lift For

Porn Cakes: Pancakes to Lift For

This is a guest post from Krissy Cagney, Gnarly Athlete and author of the Porn Cake pancake recipe book. The idea for writing Porn Cake was born trying to set...

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Porn Cakes: Pancakes to Lift For

Simple Paleo Pancakes

Simple Paleo Pancakes

Pancakes are the food version of warm hugs. Try out these Paleo pancakes and consider them a hug from us to you. – 1 egg white – 1/4c almond flour...

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Simple Paleo Pancakes

Paleo Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Paleo Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Bacon lovers, this one goes out to you. Pass it a long to your paleo friends. This one is worth the share. -1lb of Brussels sprouts stems trimmed and halved...

Paleo Italian Meatballs

Paleo Italian Meatballs

What’s for dinner tonight? Try these incredible Paleo Italian Meatballs. They are awesome for dinner after a tough workout. 1 pound grass fed beef 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 cup...

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Paleo Italian Meatballs

Paleo Hot Chocolate

Paleo Hot Chocolate

Here’s a quick and easy recipe for a great cup of hot chocolate that is both low-fat and naturally sweetened. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1.5 cups hot unsweetened almond milk 1/2 teaspoon...

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Paleo Hot Chocolate